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Andrew Meinert

Andrew Meinert earned his law degree from the Ohio State University Moritz College of Law in 2019 after graduating from the University of Notre Dame with a degree in political science.

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Can Contractors Add Fuel Surcharges to Community Association Invoices?

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In recent months, nationwide fuel prices have increased dramatically.  Condominium and homeowners’ associations are increasingly seeing contractors, particularly landscapers and other recurring-service vendors, add line-item fuel or gas surcharges to invoices.  Even when the base contract price appears settled, these add-ons can create budget volatility, owner frustration, and disputes over whether the association is obligated […]

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Do You Know Your Condominium’s Property Insurance Requirements?

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One of the most confusing topics for condominium owners and board members is the issue of property insurance. More particularly is the question of what parts of the condominium property are the association required to insure versus what each owner must insure. This confusion arises as there are three types of condominium insurance, which are:

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Cautionary Tales: Know Your Association Website Information and Protect It By: Andrew Meinert, Esq.

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As more community associations enter the digital age and establish their own websites, boards enter a new world that may be unfamiliar.  Association websites are a great tool for providing owners with the community’s governing documents, handbooks, and other relevant information, such as when the pool will open and close.  Many owners have stated that

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Be Aware and Plan for Rising Material Costs By: Andrew F. Meinert, Esq.

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In recent years, the cost of construction materials has increased dramatically.  During 2020 when shelter-in-place orders were in effect, many manufacturing businesses were unable to operate, decreasing supply for materials like lumber.  At the same time, individuals began purchasing these materials at a greater rate to perform their own DIY projects with their newfound time

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Cautionary Tales: Signed Proposals Are Contracts, By Andrew F. Meinert, Esq.

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One of the primary functions of community association boards is entering contracts for services to be provided to the association, whether it is for ordinary landscaping or significant repairs.  Boards are commonly presented with proposals or estimates by contractors about their services.  However, boards must be extremely careful in reviewing proposals and signing such documents,

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Fannie Mae Issues Notice of New Loan Purchase Requirements, By: Andrew F. Meinert, Esq.

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The catastrophic collapse of the Champlain Towers South Condominium in Surfside, Florida earlier this year has caused industry-wide norms to be revisited, particularly as it relates to potentially unsafe conditions effecting condominium projects.  Unsafe conditions do not relate solely to the physical conditions of the property, but also include the financial health of an association

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Tips for Orienting Yourself as a New Board Member By Andrew F. Meinert, Esq.

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As the adrenaline rush of hearing your name announced as the election winner starts to wear off, you begin wondering what exactly you have gotten yourself into.  While serving on your association’s board of directors for the first time can be confusing, and at times seem daunting, new board members need not fear.  Below are

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Cutting Costs: When Using Volunteers Does More Harm Than Good By Andrew F. Meinert, Esq.

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With next year’s budgets in preparation, boards may be looking for ways to cut costs and reduce spending.  Often, Board’s will look to their owners to volunteer for a variety of maintenance tasks, from snow shoveling to planting flowers.  While minor work can be performed by volunteers with relatively little liability exposure, that is not

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